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6190 Georgetown Blvd
Suite 108
Sykesville, MD 21784

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(410) 552-4248

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
About

At LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy, in collaboration with NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery.

We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Our Team

Tim Chaffman, Center Manager, DPT, CDN, LSVT

Tim has been a member of the team since June 2004. Tim graduated with a master's degree in physical therapy from St. Francis University in 2004 and doctorate of physical therapy from Temple University in 2010. Tim has certification in trigger point dry needling and LSVT BIG for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. Tim has a passion for treating athletes, post-operative conditions and orthopedic conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine. Tim is an avid sports fan, enjoys playing golf and has three children.

Diana Horowitz, MPT

Diana is a seasoned clinician skilled in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including post-operative rehabilitation, knee, shoulder, ankle, cervical and lumbar spine injuries, as well as balance and vestibular dysfunctions. Diana is certified in trigger point dry needling. She is one of our ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation therapist and works to help cancer survivors gain the highest quality of life after before, during and after cancer treatments. Diana received a master's degree in physical therapy from East Carolina University in 1999.

Gail Rovan, P.T., DPT

Gail has an experienced and diverse background in physical therapy due to her 33 years of working with patients in hospitals, inpatient rehab centers and outpatient facilities. Gail is skilled in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions including spine, shoulders, hips, knees and post-operative conditions. She also specializes in the treatment of patients with concussions and vestibular conditions.

Lindsey Shaw, PTA

Lindsey has been a physical therapist assistant with us since 2016, primarily at the Eldersburg location. She has worked in the outpatient setting, treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions. Lindsey is a certified ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation specialist and certified in LSVT BIG for treating patients with Parkinson's disease. She also enjoys and continues to gain experience in amputee rehabilitation. She has a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State University and associate degree in physical therapist assistant from Carroll Community College. She is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Maryland in 2006, first in Ocean City and now in Baltimore County. She enjoys spending time with her beagle and friends, being outdoors, shooting pool and bowling.

Allison Hammond, PTA, CLT

Allison has been with NovaCare since 2018. She graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's degree in biology and from Carroll Community College with an associate degree in physical therapist assistant. She received advanced training to become a certified lymphedema therapist in 2018. She is also a certified ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation therapist. She treats oncological, lymphedema, post-COVID, vestibular, orthopedic and pediatric patients. Allison enjoys going to the beach with her partner, friends and family.

Jennifer Hoffman, MPT, CDN

Jennifer graduated from University of MD Eastern Shore in 2001 with a master's degree in physical therapy and bachelor's degree in biology. She started her career at University of MD Medical Center where she worked for seven years before transitioning to the outpatient setting where she has worked since 2008. She treats a variety of orthopedic, neurological and sports medicine conditions. She has advanced training and specializes in concussion rehabilitation and vestibular dysfunctions including BPPV, unilateral vestibular hypofunction, visual and/or motion sensitivity and 3PD. She is a certified dry needling specialist.

Jennifer Healey-Hawks, P.T., DPT

Jen has been a team member since 2000 and has worked in outpatient and home health settings. She is skilled at treating a variety of orthopedic conditions, and specializes in sports medicine and post-operative rehabilitation, as well as TMJ conditions. Jen employs neurological treatments to assist in improving movement and treats patients who benefit from vestibular, concussion and balance rehabilitation. She is trained in dry needling and uses additional techniques such as kinesio taping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping and craniosacral to gain optimal results for patients Jen received a bachelor's degree from Towson University, where she played Division 1 lacrosse. In 1998 she received a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University in 2013.

Melanie Rosenberg, OTR/L

Melanie is an experienced occupational therapist, with 27 years of experience in the field of physical disabilities. Melanie has worked with patients of all ages, ranging from infants to seniors, with a variety of orthopedic needs. She is experienced in treating shoulder, elbow, wrist and digit orthopedic conditions including fractures, cumulative/repetitive traumas, amputations, tendonitis, arthritis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder joint replacements, torn ligaments, tendon lacerations and muscle strains. She is competent in the use of a multitude of therapeutic devices, including physical agent modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound. She also evaluates and treats suture wounds, including removal of sutures. Melanie is competent in fabricating orthotics for digit, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions. She is also experienced working with medically frail and fragile individuals, and was a certified Emergency Medical Technician.
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Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here. 

Hand Therapy

Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.  

For more information about hand therapy services, click here.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital, click here.

Select Sports – Sports Medicine

Our Select Sports program understands athletes – high school, collegiate, pros and weekend warriors. We know they covet that edge over the competition, whether it is improving performance or getting back into the game after an injury. If you love playing your sport, and want to do it better and without pain, we can take you successfully from the starting line to the finishing tape with:

Clinicians with advanced training and continuing education.
A national network of centers and clinicians providing consistent, proven game plans.
Centers of Excellence, which are hyper-focused on athletes, their training, prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Advanced technology that drives treatment plans and make sure you are ready to excel.   

For more information about Select Sports, click here.